Technical Specifications

For additional technical information, please email questions to WoldsonMarketing@gonzaga.edu

For interactive 360-degree views of the building, lobby, and performance spaces, click on the "Explore" Virtual Tour module at the bottom of the Home page, About Us page, or Plan Your Visit page of this website.  Click thumbnails at the bottom of the tour to open views of interior spaces.

Fr. Bernard J Coughlin, S.J., Theater

The Coughlin Theater (Mainstage) is a fully equipped theater and concert hall with a seating capacity of 759 on two levels.  Includes rigging system, full sound & lighting systems, and adjustable orchestra pit.

Auditorium Seating

see seat map
Orchestra-level Seats:  529 (when pit seats are in 589) including 18 Box seats
Balcony Seats: 160 including 26 Box seats
ADA Seating: 10 spaces among Orchestra, Parterre, and Balcony sections
Max. Total Seating: 759 (699 with stage extension or orchestra pit)

Stage Dimensions

Proscenium Opening:  Max. 28’-0”H x 51’0”W to min. 23’-8”H x 43’-0”W
Stage Floor:  93’-0”W x 40’-0”D
Performance Area:  46’-0”W x 35’-0”D
Front Apron:  2’-10” from plaster line to US edge of pit lift
Stage Floor Height:  3’-0” (above House Floor)
Crossover:  Backstage hallway behind the stage walls

Equipment

Projection Screen: 16:9 aspect ratio, Viewing Area: 30’-0” W x 16’-10 ½” H (34’-5” diagonal)
Main Drape: Maroon velour curtain, bi-panel parting from the middle with matching valence
Travelers: 2 full stage black velour travelers
Stage Curtains: several sets of black velour legs and borders
Wenger Orchestra Shell: Side walls with entrance doors, back wall, ceiling with lights
Dance Floor:  Reversible black/projection gray 78 ¾” x 59’ per roll

Backstage

Dressing Rooms: Two small (3-4 person), two large (12 person) with lighted mirrors, storage shelf, toilet(s), sink(s), and a shower
Freight Lift from Loading Dock to Stage Level:  12’-0”W x 24’-0”L

Martin and Edwidge Woldson Recital Hall

The Recital Hall is a multi-purpose room for music and dance performances (includes sprung floor) meetings, lectures, receptions and banquets; includes retractable theater seating for up to 168. Equipped with sound system, portable staging, as well projector and screen.

Approximate Room Dimensions:  75’x 60’ (trapezoid shape, see seat map)
Approximate Performance Area with Full Seating: 45’W x 20’D